Environmental Technology

The programme addresses the demand for graduates who have the skills to develop technological solutions for air, water and soil protection in existing and emerging sectors across industry (particularly the bioeconomy), consulting companies and regulatory authorities. This programme will enable its students to acquire skills in the areas of environmental engineering, risk assessment, air pollution, waste management, life cycle assessment, GIS applications, energy systems and sustainable environment. Students will enhance their ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning.



This programme is delivered by a highly research-intensive School comprised of a European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships. Opportunities for site visits and industry internships are provided where possible. Dr Tom Curran the academic coordinator has received teaching and research awards from UCD, the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and most recently the prestigious Fulbright Award (TechImpact). The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering consistently wins up to €3 million in annual research funding.



What will I learn:

-Ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning

-Effective oral and written communication skills, including design of supporting materials, for communicating with scientific stakeholders and practitioners

-Knowledge and competency to design, organise and conduct scientific environmental research, and contribute to the development of innovative technologies for solving environmental problems

-Knowledge and understanding of health & safety issues associated with work in various environments

-Knowledge and understanding of policy, legislation and technology relating to environmental emissions to air, soil and water

-Understanding and skills to apply scientific principles and analysis techniques governing environmental technologies in relation to sustainable development

-Understanding of the need for high ethical standards and professionalism

Stage 1 Core Modules

BSEN30280 Water and Wastewater Engineering Autumn 5

BSEN30360 Life Cycle Assessment Autumn 5

BSEN40320 Waste to Energy Processes & Technologies Autumn 10

BSEN40700 Energy System & Sustainable Environments Autumn 10

BSEN30060 Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health Spring 5

BSEN40110 Advanced Air Pollution Spring 10

BSEN40400 LCA Applications Spring 5

BSEN40460 Research, Teaching & Career Skills Spring 5

BSEN40540 Practical Applications in ArcGIS Spring 5

BSEN40090 Thesis Year-long (12 months) 30

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum second class honours or international equivalence in an engineering, science or technology degree programme.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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1 year full-time.

Delivery: On Campus

X565 MSc in Environmental Technology Master of Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

Graduates of this masters can find employment opportunities in the following areas:



Engineering Consultancy

Environmental Regulation

Eco-Consulting and Design

Public Services

Research